Portlandarchitecture.com has a pretty good discussion about the 511 building and PNCA vs the Portland Public Market. Be sure to read the comments too.From portlandarchitecture.com:It's really a shame: the 511 Building on Northwest Broadway, ideally situated just a few blocks north of Downtown between the Pearl District and Old Town, has undergone a tug of war between two very worthy candidates.First the Portland Public Market somewhat more...

Circle Studio is offering workshops taught by Gyrotonic® Gyrokinesis® master trainer Kathy Van Patten from New York City:Jumping and stretching Board with master trainer Kathy Van PattenJanuary 25-30th (6 days)(Pre-requisite: Gyrotonic® Level 1)Studio Fee: $200Course Fee: $750Deposit: $250 (limited to 5 people)Gyrotonic® Level 2 prep course on the pulley tower with Master trainer Kathy Van Patten(Pre-requisite: Gyrotonic® Level 1)Studio more...

Just saw this announcement on the Little Urbanites Blog. Welcome to the neighborhood!We are so close!!! This Friday 11/30 Little Urbanites will be open to the public at 10:00 AM and can not wait. Then the celebration will start. On Saturday December 8 and Sunday December 9 lots of parties are going on.Please join us to celebrate the birth of Little Urbanites, the Pearl District’s First Children’s Modern Design Center. We offer more...

Oliver's Downtown is hosting a Holiday Bazaar on December 1st representing over 20 local designers and artists. Potential gifts include one of a kind jewelry, clothing, pet items, toiletries, pottery, and handmade toys. And, while you're there, pick up handmade gift wrap and holiday cards.Children are welcome - you can shop local and handmade while the kids play in a supervised holiday activity area.If the kids haven't already seen the more...

Santa is here, having arrived during the Macy’s parade last weekend. He’ll be at Posh Baby on December 1st from 10 – 1. Santa is also at the downtown Macy’s Santa Land on the lower level through December 24th.Photos with SantaPosh BabyDecember 1 from 10 - 1809 N.W Eleventh Ave more...

If you aren't willing to compromise on style, but appreciate saving money, you need to Choose Local. Invest $20 for the card and get stylish savings all over town.Here are some of our favorite ways to save in the Pearl...10% off food on Saturday evenings at PK Thai.10% off winter coats at Physical Element.15% off regularly priced items at Nolita.10% off any purchase at Ecru Modern Stationer.10% off food (with a drink purchase) at Olive more...

We had a great time this Sunday at the Museum of Contemporary Craft's Family Discovery Sunday. Kurt Weiser's ceramic art is fantastical and inspiring; lots for a young brain to enjoy and absorb. And it's humbling to try your hand at painting pottery after exploring the exhibit. The Ready Paint Fire staff were prepared, however, with support and words of encouragement as well as materials to create a keepsake ornament. We produced some more...

Le Train Bleu is celebrating the one year anniversary of its Pearl District Store. Tomorrow, 11/27, is the last day to save 30% storewide.This gem of a store mixes it up with art and fashion. Inspired by Biba, art nouveau, The Russian Tea Room in NY, psychedelic art and the circus, the store features a great mix of international boutique brands as well as a candy shop assortment of lovely apothecary items and bibelot. more...

Read a great interview with Jo Carter, owner of Physical Element on Portland Small Business Blog. For those who don't know, Jo is on the cusp of a big transition...Read more at Portland Small Business Blog. more...

Facing a painful sales slump, two of Portland's largest condo developers are taking a hard-nosed stance toward buyers trying to back out of their purchase agreements.Williams & Dame Development and Gerding Edlen Development Co. are fighting in court to hold on to thousands of dollars in earnest money deposits placed by would-be buyers who failed to close their deals. Failed sales in the South Waterfront's John Ross condo building more...